# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:10: 313-A:10 Qualifications; Barbers

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:10
- **Heading:** 313-A:10 Qualifications; Barbers
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 313-A / Section 10

## Text

I. In order to be issued a barber's license by the office of professional licensure and certification, a person shall: (a) Be of good professional character; (b) Have completed high school or its equivalent; (c) Have received training of: (1) A minimum of 800 hours of training in a school of barbering approved by the office of professional licensure and certification in accordance with this chapter and criteria established by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A; or (2) A minimum of 1,600 hours distributed over a period of at least 12 months under a licensed barber who has engaged in the practice of barbering within the state for at least 2 years; (d) Pass an examination; and (e) Pay a fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification. II. An applicant not meeting the conditions of RSA 313-A:10, I(b) through (c) may petition the office of professional licensure and certification for exemption. The office, following criteria established in rules adopted under RSA 313-A:8, XII, may grant the exemption. III. In order to be issued a master barber's license by the office of professional licensure and certification, a person shall: (a) Be of good professional character; (b) Have completed high school or its equivalent; (c) Have received training of: (1) A minimum of 1,500 hours of training in a school of master barbering approved by the office of professional licensure and certification in accordance with this chapter and criteria established by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A; or (2) A minimum of 3,000 hours distributed over a period of at least 18 months under a licensed barber who has engaged in the practice of barbering within the state for at least 2 years; (d) Pass an examination; and (e) Pay a fee established by the office.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:1 313-A:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:2 313-A:2 Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:3 313-A:3 Removal of Members; Vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:4 313-A:4 Maintenance of Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:5 313-A:5 Receipts and Their Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:7 313-A:7 Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:8 313-A:8 Rulemaking Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:9 313-A:9 Licensure Required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S9.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:10 313-A:10 Qualifications; Barbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S10.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:11 313-A:11 Qualifications; Cosmetologists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S11.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:12 313-A:12 Qualifications; Manicurists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S12.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:13 313-A:13 Qualifications; Estheticians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S13.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:15 313-A:15 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S15.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:16 313-A:16 Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C313-A_S16.md)

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